1 1/2 C. Flour
1/2 t. Baking Soda
1/4 t. Salt
1/2 t. Cinnamon, Ginger, Mace or Nutmeg or combination of spices
1 C. Shortening
1 1/4 C. Brown Sugar
1 Egg
1/4 C. Milk
1 3/4 C. Quick-Cooking rolled Oats
1 C. Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (opt.)

Measure flour, soda, salt and spices; sift. Cream shortening with brown sugar until fluffy in a large bowl. Beat in eggs and milk. Sift
in flour mixture, blending well to make a thick batter. Fold in rolled oats and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart on greased
cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes until lightly golden.

This recipe is my husband’s favorite Oatmeal Cookie Recipe!